What is beaucoup?

Beaucoup

Beaucoup is a French word that means "a lot," "much," or "many." It's an adverb of quantity. It's used to indicate a large amount or degree of something.

Usage:

• It can be used with verbs to indicate that an action is done frequently or to a great extent. Example: "Il travaille beaucoup" (He works a lot).

• It can also be used with nouns, in which case it is followed by "de" (of). Example: "J'ai beaucoup de livres" (I have a lot of books).

Alternatives:

Depending on the context, alternatives to "beaucoup" include:

• "Très" (very)
• "Énormément" (enormously)
• "Un tas de" (a lot of - more informal)
• "Plein de" (lots of - more informal)
• "Nombreux" (numerous)